ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving heparin. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot, which of the following responses should the nurse give?
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Correct Answer: B. Heparin does not dissolve clots. It stops new clots from forming.
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1. Heparin is an anticoagulant medication that works by preventing the formation of new blood clots.
2. It does not have the ability to dissolve existing clots.
3. The primary goal of heparin therapy in DVT is to prevent the clot from growing larger and to reduce the risk of embolism.
4. Dissolving an existing clot usually requires thrombolytic therapy, not heparin.
5. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they provide inaccurate information regarding the mechanism of action and timeline for clot dissolution with heparin.
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